Fish are the most prominent predators of leeches, and other predators include aquatic birds, water bugs, crayfish, turtles, snakes and other leeches. Regardless of their habitat, all leeches are... Fish are the most prominent predators of leeches, and other predators include aquatic birds, water bugs, crayfish, turtles, snakes and other leeches. Regardless of their habitat, all leeches are...
Proteins form an important nutrient in the human body. Made up of essential and non-essential amino acids, it helps in building and repairing muscles and bones, restoring body cells, providing a source of energy and controlling many of the important metabolism processes in the body.
Some of protein's functions are as follows: 1  Protein is necessary for the building and repair of body tissues. 2  It produces enzymes, hormones, and other substances the body uses.  It regulates body processes, such as water balancing, transporting nutrients, and making muscles contract.